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Robert Theodore Tisherman

Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor in Orthopaedic Surgery · 2024 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Measurement of Supraspinatus Tear Size Using Previously Acquired Ultrasound Images Obtained by Multiple Examiners

Journal Article Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine · February 1, 2026 Introduction/Purpose: One examiner might not be able to acquire and interpret every image when examining rotator cuff tears in large cohort studies due to logistical issues. The aim of this study was to determine the repeatability of supraspinatus tear siz ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Rotator Cuff Repairs With or Without BioEnthesis¿ Augmentation

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by The Geneva Foundation · 2024 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine · 2017 M.D.